The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for Montgomery County effective immediately until 8pm tonight. Atmospheric conditions are favorable for tornadic development in some of these storms. The public can report severe weather by replying to this alert.

Be prepared. Tornadoes can form from severe thunderstorms with little or no advanced warning. Know your safe room in your home, at school, and at work. If driving and a tornado is spotted, leave your car immediately and move to shelter or a low lying area. Do not use highway overpasses as shelters. Remain alert for the issuance of warnings.

SKYWARN activation has been requested and spotters are asked to relay any damage reports to the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service in Sterling VA.